Downtown Akron Partnership

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What's Going On

There's always something happening in Downtown Akron.

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Red & White, home of Akron Life's 330 Flavor AwardsThursday 23 January
at Quaker Square at University of Akron

Dare To Be 2020: Moving BeyondFriday 24 January
at Akron Civic Theatre

Hubbs Groove: A Tribute to Earth, Wind and FireSaturday 25 January
at Akron Civic Theatre

Featured Business

Lock 2

Located along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal, Lock 2 is one of 19 locks once used to move canal boats. Now it's an open and inviting public space that hosts events or people just walking through.

Akron, OH

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NEWS ROOM

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Akron Municipal Court Announces Off-Site Weddings at Historic Venues to Mark Holidays in February, MarchThe Akron Municipal Court is partnering with two breathtaking, historic venues to offer a unique experience for area couples. Off-site weddings will be held at the Akron Civic Theatre on Friday, February 14, 2020 in honor of Valentine’s Day for the third consecutive year. For the first time, the Akron Municipal Court will be joining forces with the Summit County Historical Society to host weddings at its Perkins Stone Mansion on Saturday, February 29, 2020 in honor of Leap Day and on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

Indulge Chocolates, sister company of Chill Artisan Ice Cream Co, now open in downtown AkronAkron's revitalizing downtown corridor is now home to Indulge Chocolates at 209 S. Main St. The shop is the newest client in Downtown Akron Partnership’s pop-up program and proudly serves unique chocolates alongside Chill Ice Cream's artisan flavors. “Indulge Chocolates is the spirited younger sister company of Chill Artisan Ice Cream Co,” says Patrick Jaworski, co-owner. Chill Ice Cream Co., founded by three Northeast Ohio brothers that have a passion for chocolates and ice cream, opens its third location along with the newly created sister company, Indulge Chocolates.

Akron Children's Museum Hosts 4th Annual Hands-On HolidaysThe Akron Children’s Museum will also be holding a Bags of Love Drive at this event. All new socks, stuffed animals, journals, coloring books, pens, small crafts, nail polish, lip balm, crayons, collected will be given to children at Akron Children’s Hospital through the Kylie Rose organization in Summit County.

Jan 21